A Moving Average Is Similar to Trend Analysis,but with the Difference

question 52

Multiple Choice

A moving average is similar to trend analysis,but with the difference that:

• A)a trend analysis is a more complicated calculation than a moving average
• B)a trend analysis tells what will happen while a moving average tells what has happened
• C)a moving average tells what will happen while a trend analysis tells what has happened
• D)a moving average relies on exponential smoothing,while a trend analysis looks at the straight numbers
• E)a moving average looks at the average of the rate of change for the previous few periods,while a trend analysis looks at the straight numbers for each period

Determine the number of units required to break even or achieve a target profit, incorporating sales mix in calculations.

Analyze the effects of changes in fixed and variable costs on the break-even point and overall financial performance.

Comprehend the concept of margin of safety, both in dollar terms and as a percentage of sales, and its importance in measuring financial risk.

Apply cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis principles to make informed financial and operational decisions.

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